The brand-new fast response police vessel Dauntless is officially being welcomed into the Tasmania Police fleet today. The 11.9 metre fibreglass monohull vessel replaces the old PV Dauntless, which was built in 1985. “From today, Tasmanians can look forward to seeing this impressive vessel in action as part of our marine activities across the state,” said Acting Assistant Commissioner, Glenn

STATE OF TASMANIA v  P 16 FEBRUARY 2022 COMMENTS ON PASSING SENTENCE Mr P  you have pleaded guilty to one count of wounding and one count of stealing a trailer and boat to the value of $4200. I will deal with the summary matter pursuant to s 385A of the Criminal Code.  The crime was committed some time after 11

Exclusive: An elderly resident of a north east residential facility was viciously attacked in his room yesterday by a knife wielding woman. The gentleman suffered multiple knife injuries to the face and arm from the woman who Tasmania Police said was known to him. We are told following the attack the man lay injured in his room until staff checked

Proudly today is our tenth year publishing, apart from the very rare day or two we have published every single day of the year being available around the clock often attending scenes in the middle of the night and reporting at times like 2.00am where commercial media are home in bed. We thank each and every one of our true

Bennett praises announcement as a move against global terrorism; Lapid thanks Australian envoy; Shaked lauds Canberra’s decision to be ‘on the right side of history’ By TOI staff Israeli ministers praised Australia’s announcement on Thursday that it will designate the entire Hamas organization as a terror group, saying it was an important step against global terrorism. The cheers were led

Our Huon Valley subscribers welcomed the Tasmania Police visit yesterday where we saw quite a number of traffic offenders receive infringement notices and charged. Subscribers have been complaining to us for some time about the driving behaviour of some motorists in the area and of course the hoon’s who tear up the streets of a night time. Burnout competitions, drag

Media statement from the Kremlin The two leaders plan to discuss the further development of bilateral relations of strategic partnership and alliance, as well as topical problems of European security.

UPDATE: Old mates escape to freedom lasted only 26 minutes as Police pluck him from the rivulet under the city. Another city prisoner has done a runner. This time the prisoner bolted from custody from the Hobart Magistrates’s Court of Tasmania at 3.30pm following an appearance. The prisoner was granted bail and taken to the courts bail area to await

The Supreme Court of Tasmania proposes to resume conducting jury trials in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie on Monday, 28 March 2022. Various precautions will be taken because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The details are set out below. In particular cases, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the trial judge. Screening and Temperature Testing Every person entering a Supreme

Rupert Murdoch’s snail media platforms told us that Russia would invade Ukraine on Wednesday. We are still waiting. Murdoch media said “There are shocking reports based on US intelligence that Russia is set to invade Ukraine on Wednesday at 12pm (AEDT) with a massive missile blitz and 200,000 troops.” Nostradamus also made predictions didn’t he Rupie? The US ‘highly placed

Police have conducted a high visibility traffic operation at Geeveston earlier today using specialist resources targeting speeding, alcohol and drug driving, possession of illicit substances, vehicle registration compliance, and vehicle roadworthiness. Operations of this nature will remain an ongoing priority in response to incidents of hooning and dangerous driving on rural roads and highways in the Huon Valley. Police made

The Australian Federal Police has charged a 43-year-old Sydney man with allegedly possessing child abuse material. He appeared before Sydney Central Local Court today. Investigators from the AFP Eastern Command Child Protection Operations team executed a search warrant at the man’s home in Drummoyne this morning. The operational activity followed a report from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency to